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Idrissa Ouedraogo (writer)
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6 October 1989 (USA)
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A small african village. The story focuses on Bila, a ten year old boy who befriends an old woman, Sana...
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a malinke tale of two generations !
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(Complete credited cast) | Fatimata Sanga | ... | Yaaba |
| Noufou Ouédraogo | ... | Bila |
| Roukietou Barry | ... | Nopoko |
| Adama Ouédraogo | ... | Kougri |
| Amadé Toure | ... | Tibo |
| Sibidou Ouédraogo | ... | Poko |
| Adame Sidibe | ... | Razougou |
| Rasmane Ouedraogo | ... | Noaga |
| Kinda Moumouni | ... | Finse |
| Assita Ouedraogo | ... | Koudi |
| Zenabou Ouedraogo | ... | Pegda |
| Ousmane Sawadogo | ... | Taryam |
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90 min
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Featured in La belle personne (2008)
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The very touching story of Yaaba examines a major aspect of African and societies; the complicity between the young and the old. Through his contact with Yaaba, the young man discovers his ability to comfort her. As he chooses to ignore the distance set by the rest of the village he undoubtedly becomes a man.
Director Ouedraogo visits a theme he knows, as he grew up in a rural setting. The emotions aroused as he pictures the Savannah countryside wearing a pale aspect during the Harmattan season is perfect. The sounds of nature are beautifully captured, and the sharp voices of the innocent children seem to cast a spell of immortality over this old lady.
A proof that where such inspiration and ability to convey emotions exists, appropriate means can contribute to making better movies. Idrissa Ouedraogo's script could have been better exploited by a more experienced crew. The inadequacy between the emotions expressed and the music is unfortunate, though the script makes this a good movie.